At RISE 186, held on February 23, 2025, Musashi Matsushita delivered a spectacular knockout victory against Auto Muangpaphum, cementing his status as one of the most exciting kickboxers in the sport. The fight culminated in the fourth round when Matsushita executed a perfectly timed spinning back heel kick, also known as a Rolling Thunder, that left Muangpaphum unable to continue. The knockout occurred at 2:59 of the round in a moment that has gone viral.
Rolling Thunder Knockout
The knockout has been widely celebrated on social media, with many fans and analysts calling it one of the most spectacular finishes of the year.